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Expert consensus identified key welfare challenges for pet rabbits in the UK, including inadequate housing, improper socialisation, poor diets, and lack of vaccinations, impacting their health and longevity.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Welfare Science
  • Pet Husbandry

Background:

  • Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the UK.
  • Limited research exists on pet rabbit welfare needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish expert consensus on the most significant welfare issues for pet rabbits in the UK.
  • To guide future research and educational priorities in rabbit welfare.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi method involving 11 experts from diverse disciplines.
  • Utilized online discussion boards, surveys, and a final workshop.
  • Welfare issues were ranked based on severity, duration, and prevalence.

Main Results:

  • Common welfare issues include inadequate housing, poor handling and socialisation, inappropriate diets, and lack of vaccinations.
  • Experts noted reduced life expectancy in pet rabbits.
  • Owner knowledge gaps in husbandry and behaviour, and sometimes veterinary knowledge, contribute to poor welfare.

Conclusions:

  • The Delphi process successfully identified critical welfare challenges for UK pet rabbits.
  • Findings can inform targeted interventions and improve rabbit welfare standards.